.:the cybermole project iii -- michael pregame interview:.

::pregame interview - michael::

1. What is your strategy going into this game? Is there anything that will make you change your strategy?

The best strategy is to have a flexible one. Until I get a feel for my fellow players, I cannot accurately plan a strategy. I, of course, have some plans...The first and foremost one is hiding my intelligence and knowledge of this type of game from the other players. The less they see me as a threat, the more open they may be with information towards me. In more mundane matters, I plan on taking obsessive notes on the players, when they post, how many times, what the subjects are, and so forth. I plan to be the most prepared when it comes to the quizs. That, coupled with a good instinct, should give me an edge at the beginning of the game, where people are getting to know everyone and is relaxed and not working as hard as they should be. What would change this strategy? My execution.

2. What do you expect to see happen in the game? Do you expect any twists or intense challenges?

I expect to see many people acting like the Mole. Of course, then you look for the person who is trying NOT to look like the Mole...lol. I do not expect anything to tell the truth...the minute you start making assumptions that is when something takes you by surprise and you get yourself in trouble. Be ready for anything and go with the flow. Any twists? This is a mole game...what do you think? Intense challenges? The only intense challenge I anticipate is finding out who the Mole is...the rest is just window dressing.

3. Realistically, what place do you see yourself leaving the game? What reasons do you have for this speculation?

I see myself winning the game, or coming in second. Reasons for the speculation? You asked me...lol I am going to be, easily, the best prepared when it comes to the quizes and feel that I will go far in the game due to this and, hopefully, a little bit of luck.

4. Are you worried about other people's sleuthing ability? Do you feel that you won't be able to catch on as quickly as the others?

Naw, they should be worried about mine. Kidding aside, I am not worried about them...if they appear keen, I may try to either work with them to benefit us both or try to lead them astray. I feel that I will catch on quickly to things, but refuse to appear that way...hiding the intelligence...sheesh..I come off as cocky, don't I? :)

5. What type of people might you look towards for a coalition? Will you try to form a coalition? Why?

Ones that I can beat in the end. :) I would look for someone that can be led to believe that they are the leading force in our coalition...but is easily manipulated. Will I? I have to see the players first...all depends on them.

6. Will the 'real money' aspect of the game affect you? Will it cause you to try harder at the challenges instead of sabotaging to gain suspicion?

There's real money in this game?!? Where was that written?! This is great!! Anyway, there is a fine balance that one must strike between trying hard for the money in case one wins, and sabotaging so as to appear like the Mole. There is no telling what I am going to do, honestly. In the Mole 2, Al got far being all gung ho for the money and nobody suspected him...If at all possible, I would like to win more than a measly 20 bucks.

7. Would you insult your best friend in the game? Would you give up a plentiful pot that required everyone's cooperation?

My best friend is in the game? (I could do anything in the game given the right circumstances...it is a game...you cannot take things personally. If you do, you have let the game get under your skin and you aren't thinking as clearly as you should be. Of course, if my actions create that kind of situation in another player, all the better.) As I am not a big fan of plants or ceramics, sure. (To further my own agenda within the game, I would do anything. I feel no loyalty to the group or individual people. We are all in this for ourselves, not for the group effort. What good is the money if I am not in the winners circle to take it home?)

8. Will it bother you for people to suspect you? What if you are treated badly because people suspect you? How will you handle insults coming at you (bearing in mind these questions)?

It would bother me if people didn't suspect me...lol. If I was treated badly, I would take it in stride, realizing that they are letting emotion cloud their actions in the game and use that fact to my advantage. Any insults will be handled calmly and rationally...they are going to be the ones coming off as a jack ass when the episodes air, not me.

9. Are you the cybermole?

No, but I play one on TV.

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1. What is your strategy going into this game? Is there anything that will make you change your strategy?
The best strategy is to have a flexible one. Until I get a feel for my fellow players, I cannot accurately plan a strategy. I, of course, have some plans...The first and foremost one is hiding my intelligence and knowledge of this type of game from the other players. The less they see me as a threat, the more open they may be with information towards me. In more mundane matters, I plan on taking obsessive notes on the players, when they post, how many times, what the subjects are, and so forth. I plan to be the most prepared when it comes to the quizs. That, coupled with a good instinct, should give me an edge at the beginning of the game, where people are getting to know everyone and is relaxed and not working as hard as they should be. What would change this strategy? My execution.

2. What do you expect to see happen in the game? Do you expect any twists or intense challenges?
I expect to see many people acting like the Mole. Of course, then you look for the person who is trying NOT to look like the Mole...lol. I do not expect anything to tell the truth...the minute you start making assumptions that is when something takes you by surprise and you get yourself in trouble. Be ready for anything and go with the flow. Any twists? This is a mole game...what do you think? Intense challenges? The only intense challenge I anticipate is finding out who the Mole is...the rest is just window dressing.

3. Realistically, what place do you see yourself leaving the game? What reasons do you have for this speculation?
I see myself winning the game, or coming in second. Reasons for the speculation? You asked me...lol I am going to be, easily, the best prepared when it comes to the quizes and feel that I will go far in the game due to this and, hopefully, a little bit of luck.

4. Are you worried about other people's sleuthing ability? Do you feel that you won't be able to catch on as quickly as the others?
Naw, they should be worried about mine. Kidding aside, I am not worried about them...if they appear keen, I may try to either work with them to benefit us both or try to lead them astray. I feel that I will catch on quickly to things, but refuse to appear that way...hiding the intelligence...sheesh..I come off as cocky, don't I? :)

5. What type of people might you look towards for a coalition? Will you try to form a coalition? Why?
Ones that I can beat in the end. :) I would look for someone that can be led to believe that they are the leading force in our coalition...but is easily manipulated. Will I? I have to see the players first...all depends on them.

6. Will the 'real money' aspect of the game affect you? Will it cause you to try harder at the challenges instead of sabotaging to gain suspicion?
There's real money in this game?!? Where was that written?! This is great!! Anyway, there is a fine balance that one must strike between trying hard for the money in case one wins, and sabotaging so as to appear like the Mole. There is no telling what I am going to do, honestly. In the Mole 2, Al got far being all gung ho for the money and nobody suspected him...If at all possible, I would like to win more than a measly 20 bucks.

7. Would you insult your best friend in the game? Would you give up a plentiful pot that required everyone's cooperation?
My best friend is in the game? (I could do anything in the game given the right circumstances...it is a game...you cannot take things personally. If you do, you have let the game get under your skin and you aren't thinking as clearly as you should be. Of course, if my actions create that kind of situation in another player, all the better.) As I am not a big fan of plants or ceramics, sure. (To further my own agenda within the game, I would do anything. I feel no loyalty to the group or individual people. We are all in this for ourselves, not for the group effort. What good is the money if I am not in the winners circle to take it home?)

8. Will it bother you for people to suspect you? What if you are treated badly because people suspect you? How will you handle insults coming at you (bearing in mind these questions)?
It would bother me if people didn't suspect me...lol. If I was treated badly, I would take it in stride, realizing that they are letting emotion cloud their actions in the game and use that fact to my advantage. Any insults will be handled calmly and rationally...they are going to be the ones coming off as a jack ass when the episodes air, not me.

9. Are you the cybermole?
No, but I play one on TV.

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this website is not an official website of abc's the mole or any of the mole televised shows. this website does not reflect the opinions or thoughts of the producers of the televised shows. all content (words and images) on this website is owned and copyrighted to cybeteur productions. no images on http://thecybermole3.tripod.com have been borrowed except for the ads or graphical links. if you find any problem (legal) with this website, please email the webmaster and explain the problem.
copyright 2003.